Loss of an RPS Family Member

Loss of an RPS Family Member

In the 8-1/2 year of history of Real Pro Systems, we have never had to collectively deal with the death of a team member. In general, our employees are a young and vibrant group of people; death seemed beyond us all. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kristi Healy, our beloved Client Care Representative, at the tender age of 37. Kristi joined Real Pro Systems in July of 2006. She brought a sunny disposition, a positive attitude, and a willingness to consistently go the extra mile for our clients. Kristi thrived on solving problems, bending over backward to satisfy even the most unreasonable demands. She was beloved by her fellow workers as well as the countless REALTORS who loved working with her. Real Pro Systems consistently received kudos from her clients.

This past spring, Kristi was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. While often curable, at the time of her diagnosis her disease was already advanced. Not one to ever give up or utter a discouraging word, Kristi bore the challenge gracefully and as cheerfully as anyone could possibly do. Despite access to the best care available and the most elaborate procedures known, Kristi’s body succumbed to the overwhelming toll exacted upon it on Sunday, October 16th. We are in shock, in that we thought she was winning the battle. We trust that Kristi has found relief from the ravages she endured. But our sense of disbelief, our sense of loss is profound. Many of you who worked with Kristi will share in these feelings. Our employees are carrying on as you would expect them to do, but you can see the pain in the eyes of all. We didn’t lose a co-worker, we lost a family member. Kristi, we miss you already; this place just won’t be the same without you. Our hearts and prayers go out to her husband, two children, and her extended family. The RPS team is doing all it can to assist Kristi’s family in a time of great need. If Kristi touched your life and you feel so inclined, donations to help her family may be made here:

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From our family to Kristi’s…we are so sorry for your loss. Kristi, althought only known thru phone and email communication. She was a very up beat and wonderful to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time!
-Truly, Christine Kites, Casey Lynn, Michelle Foose, Karl Lemke and Deborah Quinsland

I had the pleasure of working with Kristi several times. She was the first person I spoke to at the Real Pro team. She was always pleasant over the phone and so very helpful. I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with Kristi’s family and your Real Pro family. She will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Kristi’s family and Real Pro Systems…to see such admiration and sadness expressed by the Real Pro Team is a testiment to the kind of person Kristi was…she will be sorely missed…RIP in Kristi.

I am so sorry to hear about Kristi’s passing. I am floored, this is such devastating news. My heart goes out to her family, both her “real” family, as well as her RealPro family of her co-workers and clients.

As I client, I always called Kristi – for everything, whether it was her job or not. She happily took care of me or got me to the right department, with her cheerful attitude, always putting me as the customer first.

Rest in Peace, Kristi. I will never forget you and wish you everlasting peace.

I knew Kristie was ill because Rod took over from where she left off, but had no idea how bad or what the problem was. Kristie was my first contact with Real Pro, I met her at Star Power in 2008 and she sold me on what has become my strongest marketing presence my WeSEllNY.com website. During the past 4 years she was always there for me and my team and helped us grow to where we are at today. I can’t say how incredibly upset I am that I didn’t get the chance to wish her well. I will miss her smile over the phone and constant upbeat can-do attitude tremendously. I can’t even imagine what it must be like for you all at Real Pro and especially her family. Kristie you were a Real Pro and will always be remembered dearly by us here in New York. God speed. Vanessa and The V Team

Ah….what sad news. I do believe she was one of the first reps I dealt with when I set up my site through RealPro, and one of the reasons I chose this company is because the customer service has always been so, so good. My heart goes out to all who loved and knew her.

Although I have not had the honor of personally knowing Kristi, the sense of loss that I can read in your announcement and the words on this blog are profound and speak volumes about this company. I just wanted to share that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you work through this difficult time and such a deep sense of loss.

Kristi was a warm and carry lady who made my job so much easier. She was part of my business week, I think I spoke with her more than any of my clients. She was wonderful, helpful and always in a good mood.

I’ve missed her presence as she fought this horrible disease. We’ll say a prayer for family. Thank you Kristi for everything you helped me with.

Kristi was my introduction to your company and always the first person I talked with any time I had a question or concern over the years of my association with Real Pro Systems. She was always cheerful, helpful, encouraging, and delightful in our conversations. My prayers are with her family both at home and in your company today. I pray that God will be very close to all of you as you both mourn her passing and celebrate the wonder and joy of her life.

When I try to donate w/ this donate link, it just goes to my paypal, it doesn’t give the info on where/how/who…. Are you certain it is working? I would love to help Kristi’s family as she helped our team so much over the last several years!

Carrie, it is a link through PayPal- we here at Real Pro Systems have set that up for the family, so we know that it will in fact go to Kristi’s family. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts.

To all of you at the RealPro Systems Family, I knew from talking to Kristi about my own illness that our girl was not well for a while now. To know that I will never call and get her “smiling” voice, her dedication to all she worked with, her laughter through some of the craziest requests ever known, her get-it-done attitude and her care, patience and consideration of others it just too sad to bear. She was my friend some 3000 miles away, it has never felt so far as it does today. There are not the words but please know that there is a special star in the heavens tonight. Bless all of you, family and friends, at the difficult time. Julie Nix – Long & Foster John Collins Group – Annapolis MD

What a loss! Kristi was always there for me as my client care manager. She was always patient, knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and fun to talk to, an all-around good person. I will miss her. My condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. I know they all must be missing her tremendously.

What a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to Kristi’s family and to Real Pro. Kristi was a pleasure to work with. She was always willing to go above and beyond for us and never made us feel that we were bothering her. Her bright spirit will truly be missed.

So very sorry to hear about Kristi’s passing. She was our first sales support specialist when we went live with Real Pro and was a terrific ‘go to’ person. We’re sure she will be missed very much by everyone there at Real Pro and those of us whose lives she touched ‘in the field’. Best Regards, Nancy Marshall

Without exageration, I have never met a spirit as strong or as beautiful as the one of my niece Kristi. As I watched the number of hits on her CaringBridge, and the comments showing love and support from all of you for her my heart soared. Being one of the lucky ones able to share some of her last hours here I can only say with certainty that there is a heaven, and Kristi is there watching down with love upon all of us.